Public Health

Less than one in ten adults meet the recommendations for daily vegetable consumption ?

• True

• False

What percentage of Australians meet the recommended daily fruit intake ?

• 28%

• 45%

• 54%

• 60%

Children aged between 14-18 receive 41% of there average energy intake from discretionary foods and beverages such as soft drink and biscuits ?

• True

• False

Does the frequency of Australians skipping meals such as breakfast increase with age ?

• Yes, with males having a higher likelihood to skip meals.

• Yes, with females having a higher likelihood to skip meals.

• No, with males having a higher likelihood to skip meals.

• No, with females having a higher likelihood to skip meals.

Within NSW secondary schools, what percentage of students met the recommended daily intake of grains, breads and cereals ?

• 10%

• 60%

• 40%

• 25%

Which of the following is a discretionary food and should be consumed in moderation ?

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It is recommended in dietary guidelines that children consume low fat milk and only 30.5% of children and adolescents adhere to these guidelines ?

• True

• False

What percentage of children eat the recommended amount of vegetable set out in dietary guidelines ?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What percentage of children consume the recommended amount of water daily ?

• 50%

• 55%

• 60%

• 65%

Are dry fruits and fruit juices good substitutes for fruit within a diet ?

• Yes, all nutrients are present and there are no added consequences.

• No, dry fruits are high in kilo joules and increase tooth decay, while fruit juices remove healthy nutrients such as fibres.